Aircraft Electrical Engineer

Citadel Completions LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Completions LLC is seeking an Aircraft Electrical Engineer to design, analyze and certify electrical systems for transport category aircraft undergoing VIP/VVIP completions. The role focuses on electrical design, certification (STC/ODA), and coordination with authorities, suppliers and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time re-delivery of aircraft.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with aviation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years in Aviation Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with STC/ODA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical systems for interior modifications and avionics upgrades.
• Prepare electrical reports, EA drawings, analyses, and test plans.
• Develop cabin electrical modification installation work instructions and procedures.
• Monitor project schedule electrical aspects with project managers.
• Coordinate with approval authorities for necessary assistance and approvals.
• Lead by example and ensure safety, quality, and timely re-delivery of aircraft.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

SolidWorks

Job description

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Aircraft Electrical Engineer

Professional Dallas, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1551

Purpose:

The Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer performs engineering work including design, analysis, substantiation, certification, drawing interpretation and project management related to maintenance, modification and repair of transport category aircraft. Provides or coordinates engineering drawings related to electrical systems and components in support of VVIP / VIP aircraft completions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and analyze electrical systems and components, typically in support aircraft interior modifications and avionics upgrades (STC projects).
• Prepare electrical engineering reports, Engineering Authorization (EAs), drawings, analysis, and test plans.
• Develop cabin electrical modification/installation work instruction, procedures and recommendations.
• Coordinate and monitor electrical aspects of project schedule with project managers.
• Monitor and support electrical kit development and parts suppliers (internal and external).
• Support electrical aspects of proposal development.
• Coordinate with foreign and domestic approval authorities and their representatives for any necessary assistance and/or approvals.
• Work within engineering team to delegate and assign work to appropriate team members.
• Applies area of specialty to design, develop and implement creative and innovative solutions to difficult problems.
• Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority.
• Maintain close and frequent communication with the Director of Maintenance, notifying him/her of progress and any roadblocks or threats to the project’s critical path that
  could impact re-delivery.
• Deal with Customers in a cordial, respectful and professional manner, and to see to it that all personnel behave accordingly.
• To lead by example at all times, through professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company and compliance with its policies.
• Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards and performance, with the objective of exceeding customer satisfaction in the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable and clean aircraft, in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in Aviation Electrical Engineering, including experience in the design, certification and modification of aircraft electrical systems.
• Experience with certification processes and requirements including Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Organizational Design Authority (ODA), and other regulatory certification and airworthiness requirements.

Preferred Qualifications or Experience:

• Engineering process experience with VIP and VVIP completions for narrow and wide body aircraft.
• Experience with AutoCad, SolidWorks, or other engineering design software applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills in order to prioritize workload according to business demands and works well under pressure.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel is to be expected for business industry work, events and occasional business networking and negotiation meetings.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions:

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.